Former UFC Bantamweight Championship challenger Bethe Correia will have her last bout on December 5th, as her retirement fight has been booked against Wu Yanan for a UFC card. The fight, which was first reported by Diego Ribas of AgFight, will be Correia's 18th as a pro. "This will be my last fight and it … Continue reading Bethe Correia To Meet Wu Yanan on December 5th For Retirement Bout
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Four Fighters With Finishing Wins Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses For September 5th UFC Event
Last Saturday's UFC event saw seven winners - four of which were awarded an extra $50,000 for their finishing performances. With no "Fight of the Night" award handed out, "Performance of the Night" awards went to Brian Kelleher, Andre Muniz, Michel Pereira and Ovince St. Preux for Saturday's event, which happened at the UFC APEX … Continue reading Four Fighters With Finishing Wins Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses For September 5th UFC Event
Marcos Rogerio de Lima Out of September 5th UFC Bout Against Alexander Romanov Due To COVID-19
UFC's "Fight Night" card on Saturday night has been trimmed down to seven bouts in total following a positive COVID-19 test on Marcos Rogerio de Lima, who was set to face Alexander Romanov. News of the change was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, who also noted that American Top Team coaches Katel … Continue reading Marcos Rogerio de Lima Out of September 5th UFC Bout Against Alexander Romanov Due To COVID-19
Thiago Moises Out of September 5th Bout Against Jalin Turner Due To Positive COVID-19 Test
Saturday night's UFC "Fight Night" has lost another bout, as a positive COVID-19 test on Thiago Moises has removed him from his main card fight against Jalin Turner. News of the change was first reported by Ana Hissa of Combate. The changed status of the lightweight contest bumps the UFC card down to eight fights … Continue reading Thiago Moises Out of September 5th Bout Against Jalin Turner Due To Positive COVID-19 Test
Ray Rodriguez Takes Bout Versus Brian Keller on One Day Notice For September 5th UFC Card
Only hours before they're set to compete, Ray Rodriguez has been set to face Brian Kelleher on Saturday night. The matchup sees Rodriguez replace Kevin Natividad, who withdrew from what was set to be his UFC debut. News of the opponent switch for Kelleher was first reported by Mike Heck and Damon Martin of MMA … Continue reading Ray Rodriguez Takes Bout Versus Brian Keller on One Day Notice For September 5th UFC Card
New Additions To RIZIN 24 Include Yusuke Yachi and Satoru Kitaoka
A series of bouts were announced for RIZIN Fighting Federation's upcoming September 27th event on Friday. The lineup included veteran Satoru Kitaoka and Krazy Bee fighter Yusaku Nakamura. Yusuke Yachi vs. Juri Ohara Following a failed attempt to capture the RIZIN Bantamweight Championship, Yusuke Yachi will welcome Juri Ohara to the RIZIN ring for the … Continue reading New Additions To RIZIN 24 Include Yusuke Yachi and Satoru Kitaoka
Michelle Waterson versus Angela Hill Moved To Five-Round Main Event For September 12th UFC Card
UFC's September 12th card won't have to settle with a three-round main event, as the headlining fight between Angela Hill and Michelle Waterson has been moved to five rounds. First reported by Ariel Helwani of ESPN, the matchup fills the spot of Glover Teixeira versus Thiago Santos, which was removed from the card after Teixeira … Continue reading Michelle Waterson versus Angela Hill Moved To Five-Round Main Event For September 12th UFC Card
Sijara Eubanks To Face Julia Avila on September 12th UFC Card
With her September 5th bout against Karol Rosa cancelled, Sijara Eubanks will stay another week in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA to face Julia Avila on the UFC's September 12th card. News of the new matchup was first reported by Mike Heck, Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. News broke on Thursday night that … Continue reading Sijara Eubanks To Face Julia Avila on September 12th UFC Card
Karol Rosa Out of September 5th UFC Bout Against Sijara Eubanks
The UFC's September 5th "Fight Night" card has lost a bantamweight bout, as Karol Rosa has been taken out of her bout against Sijara Eubanks. First reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, Rosa was removed from her fight after being admitted to a hospital during her weight cut. It is not known whether Eubanks … Continue reading Karol Rosa Out of September 5th UFC Bout Against Sijara Eubanks
Oleksandr Doskalchuk Handed 14-Month USADA Suspension
Former M-1 Flyweight Champion Oleksandr Doskalchuk was given a 14-month suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday. While the UFC fighter has not debuted yet, a drug test he had taken on June 6th was flagged, causing the suspension. The urine sample collected in June found mesterolone, per a statement released by USADA. … Continue reading Oleksandr Doskalchuk Handed 14-Month USADA Suspension
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